FR BOGDAN PALKA SDS (1963-2024)

Official biography of the Fr Bogdan Palka SDS (1963-2024) Bogdan Pałka was born on November 1, 1963 in Krzeszowice, located between Trzebinia and Krakow. Together with his younger siblings, sister and brother, he was raised in the home of Adam and Marianna, née Piechowicz. On November 24, 1963, Bogdan’s parents brought him to the church of the Visitation of the …

Fr Bogdan’s message on First Communion Day

On Saturday 5th May 2024, the Polish Community gathered with their children at St Mary Magdalene’s Church in Craigie, for First Holy Communions. Fr Bogdan addressed them: Dear Children, Parents, godparents and all, who today are enjoying this solemn celebration of First Holy Communion, I have told you many times during our preparation together in catechesis to remember this celebration …

DEEP SORROW AT THE DEATH OF FR BOGDAN PALKA SDS

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Father Bogdan Palka SDS at his home in St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Perth, on Saturday, 18th May 2024.  A spokesperson for the Diocese of Dunkeld expressed great shock on hearing of the death of Fr. Bogdan.  “On behalf of Canon Kevin Golden, and the priests and the people …